EKETAHUNA EXHIBITION.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 4988, 29 March 1895, Page 2

EKETAHUNA EXHIBITION.

—• —♦ (from Our Own Correspondent.) Thursday was a red letter day in the history of Eketahuna, foe the Inhibition opened there yesterday was certainly one of the greatest successes ever achieved in the district. For days before, a busy band of workers bud been devoting their energies to transforming the bare walls of Anderson's Hall into an imposing picture gallery, and to the beautifying of the build'ng by artistic arrangements of ferns and flowers, mingled with choice ornaments of every description. The interior of the Hall presents a varied scene,and affords ample evidence of the enthusiasm displayed by the promoters of the Exhibition, and the willingness of all who have assisted by lending objects of interest. The collection of paintings and photographs is a splendid one, the central place being occupied by the valuable oil painting of a Maori chief, now being rallied at Eketahuna, and kindly lent for the occasion. A very fine exhibit of fretwork brackets, cruets, cabinets and other nicknacks, made by Mr Lewis, Statiomnastcr at Eketahuna, was much admired. The display of fancy work in tho shape of cushions, crazy-work quilts, cosies,pincushions and other wonders of feminine handiwork was one of the best features in the room. Numerous cases of stuffed birds, lent variety to the appearance of the tables. An art gallery was the cause of rrueli amusement, tho "sells "being unusually good. A Fijian house and baby, shown by Mrs Gibson, of Greytown, was 0110 of the best side shows, and did good business, and a refreshment stall (all the delicacies on which wo given) did a good business.

The members of the Masterton Wesleyan Choir, and friends altogether numbering about 50, left Masterton last night by the special train for Eketahnna, the' Choir rendering the following programme to a crowded and very appreciative audience: - Overture, "Introductory March," Orctesj • anthem, "Before Jehovah's Throne," c^ il *» anthem, "Christian Warfare," choir; soi", Mr Ralph; chorus," Gloria, "J ou '> overture, " Secret Love " (Gavotte), orchestra; glee, "The Fairy Boat," song, "Love Lane," Miss Oran; mandolin solo, selected, Mr Hollings; song, " I Fear No Foe," Mr Ralph; song, selected, Mr Lilly; glee, "The Parting' Word," choir.